Despite LGBT Rally, New York Chick-fil-A Opens Largest-Ever Store

Chick-fil-A opened its first New York location. (Reuters)

Despite LGBT Rally, New York Chick-fil-A Opens Largest-Ever Store

10/8/2015 CBN NEWS

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Thousands of New Yorker's lined the street for Chick-fil-A's fried chicken sandwiches and waffles fries this weekend.

The restaurant opened in the Big Apple on Saturday, and some customers camped out overnight to be the first in line to make an order.

But not everyone shared their enthusiasm.

Vegan, gay, and transgender rights activist staged a demonstration to protest the chain for its Christian values and its belief in traditional marriage.

"We are aware of the demonstrations," Chick-fil-A spokeswoman Carrie Kurlander said. "Grand opening day activities will continue as planned. We are excited about serving customers great food with remarkable service."

Chick-fil-A's New York location is its largest restaurant to date.

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Will the High Court Protect Traditional Marriage?

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Monday, May 04, 2015

The Supreme Court has heard arguments for and against gay marriage, and a decision is expected by the end of June.

The High Court will decide if the 14th Amendment can require all states to allow same sex marriage. It will also decide if the amendment can require states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.

"Only three states have actually voted for same same-sex marriage," Mike McManus, head of Marriage Savers (LINK), a ministry to strengthen the institution of marriage in America, said.

"Eight other legislatures have voted for it, but we have it in 37 states because the courts have imposed it in 26 additional states," he continued. "It seems to me it should be up to each state to decide whether they want to allow same-sex marriage."

McManus said he believes the Supreme Court will protect traditional marriage. He also writes a regular column on marriage and family issues.

What is the justices' current outlook on gay marriage and state's rights? McManus answers this question and more. Click play to watch.

Watch interview here: Traditional Marriage

Native American Tribes Defend Traditional Marriage

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Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Months before the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the issue of gay marriage, Native American tribes have taken steps to defend traditional marriage.

Eleven tribes with a total membership approaching a million people will not recognize same-sex marriages.

Just weeks after North Carolina began issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, the state's Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians updated its law to prevent gay couples from having marriage ceremonies on tribal land.

Tribes that don't recognize same-sex marriage include the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma and the Navajo Nation.